The Effect of Supporting the Incision Site With Toys During Mobilization in Children Aged 4-10 Years Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
The Effect of Supporting the Incision Site With Toys During Mobilization on Pain and Fear Levels in Children Aged 4-10 Years Undergoing Abdominal Surgery
Tarsus University
74 participants
Mar 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of supporting the wound area with a toy during mobilization on pain and fear in children undergoing abdominal surgery. Method: The study was a randomised controlled trial. The study sample consisted of 74 children (Toy: 37, control: 37) who has undergone abdominal surgery between March 2026 and December 2026 at the Mersin University Hospital Pediatric surgery department. The data collection tools used will be the Children Information Form, Wong Baker Pain Scale , Fear scale. In the intervention group, toy will be used after surgery, while the control group will receive routine care. The chils' pain and fear levels will be assessed by the nurse before and after the procedure.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- Aged between 4 and 10 years
- Having undergone abdominal surgery
- Having undergone surgery under general anesthesia
- Having received a single dose of analgesic (paracetamol) after surgery
- Having undergone initial mobilization after surgery
- Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria4
- Previous surgical intervention
- Major surgery
- Chronic illness
- The child has visual, hearing, and mental disabilities
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Interventions
Children in this group will be supported with a plush toy immediately before the incision sites are processed and will continue to be supported throughout mobilization. When the child is transferred to the hospital bed, the support with the plush toy will be discontinued. Children in this group will receive parental support as part of the clinic's routine.
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NCT07428421